SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For over forty-five years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented software test engineer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. This is a unique opportunity to join a small business delivering core capabilities for National defense. You will work within a fast-paced team delivering end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence. The position is on-site in Boulder, CO. Responsibilities Performing functional decomposition of requirements to meet system and domain level needsCreating test plans and test casesExecuting tests and supporting test execution in multiple environmentsDeveloping test automation suitesParticipating in test engineering artifact reviewsConducting performance analyses, risk analyses, and trade studiesMaintaining test documentation in accordance with management proceduresCompleting assigned tasks to meet program schedule milestonesOther duties as assignedRequirementsA bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science3 years of experience or exposure to software test engineering roles and functionsStrong collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environmentGood verbal and written communication skillsDetail orientedThe ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearanceCandidates with the following qualifications will be preferredExperience with testing Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) processing systems1 year of experience in software development or test automation (preferably in Python)Experience with formal requirements verification for Government programsExperience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) An active DoD security clearance*Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.BenefitsSciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options80% company paid Dental insurance100% company paid Vision insurance100% company paid Life insurance100% company paid Long-term Disability insuranceShort-term Disability insuranceAnnual Profit-Sharing PlanDiscretionary Performance BonusPaid Parental LeaveGenerous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick PayFlexible Work HoursThe pay range for this position is $102,000- $157,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation. SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.
SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For over forty-five years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.
Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented software test engineer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. This is a unique opportunity to join a small business delivering core capabilities for National defense. You will work within a fast-paced team delivering end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence. The position is on-site in Boulder, CO.
Responsibilities
- Performing functional decomposition of requirements to meet system and domain level needs
- Creating test plans and test cases
- Executing tests and supporting test execution in multiple environments
- Developing test automation suites
- Participating in test engineering artifact reviews
- Conducting performance analyses, risk analyses, and trade studies
- Maintaining test documentation in accordance with management procedures
- Completing assigned tasks to meet program schedule milestones
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
- 3 years of experience or exposure to software test engineering roles and functions
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environment
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Detail oriented
- The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Candidates with the following qualifications will be preferred
- Experience with testing Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) processing systems
- 1 year of experience in software development or test automation (preferably in Python)
- Experience with formal requirements verification for Government programs
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- An active DoD security clearance
*Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Benefits
SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
- 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
- 80% company paid Dental insurance
- 100% company paid Vision insurance
- 100% company paid Life insurance
- 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
- Short-term Disability insurance
- Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
- Discretionary Performance Bonus
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
- Flexible Work Hours
The pay range for this position is $102,000- $157,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.
SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.
The world brings problems; SciTec builds solutions. Our team is committed to delivering cutting-edge advanced sensor systems, data-processing algorithms, and testing equipment for defense, national security, and civil applications. As a certified small business, our core focus is getting innovative technologies tailored to our customers’ most pressing needs out of the laboratory and into the field. SciTec scientists, engineers, and developers bring world-class expertise and fresh thinking to solve the hardest problems in remote sensing. The same principles we adopted when we started in 1979 continue to guide us today: we commit to addressing ever-evolving challenges through continual innovation and adaptation with an empowered and dedicated workforce.
The world brings problems; SciTec builds solutions. Our team is committed to delivering cutting-edge advanced sensor systems, data-processing algorithms, and testing equipment for defense, national security, and civil applications. As a certified small business, our core focus is getting innovative technologies tailored to our customers’ most pressing needs out of the laboratory and into the field. SciTec scientists, engineers, and developers bring world-class expertise and fresh thinking to solve the hardest problems in remote sensing. The same principles we adopted when we started in 1979 continue to guide us today: we commit to addressing ever-evolving challenges through continual innovation and adaptation with an empowered and dedicated workforce.
